Past Review
By Adam D (HISTORY., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
In certain cases the staff was attentive and in other cases less. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with a Spanish lady and her 35 year old son. She did my laundry and cooked me very good Spanish meals. <br /><br /> My only housing complaint was that my senora did not have a wireless internet connection. |
| * Food: |
My senora was a a good cook |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Spain has an awesome party scene and is a lot of fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I didn't get sick, there were often gypsy attacks in the plazas. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend what money you have because its worth it in the end, travel as much as possible and party every night. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | DO IT! An Amazing TIME, with amazing people, its so much fun, and you learn Spanish too. |
